TECHNOLOGY

Duchesne Academy Believes students gain knowledge and critical thinking skills through the use of technology. Students must be prepared for technological advancements in life. A computer skills curriculum prepares students in the use of computers to access and apply data necessary to solve problems in a technology-based society. Accordingly, Duchesne Academy provides state-of-the-art computer technology and seeks to use technology as a vehicle to drive both teaching and learning.

Usage of Tablet PCs is required in grades 10, 11 and 12. Mobile laptop laboratories are available throughout the school day for ninth grade students to complete curriculum-related projects. Computer applications are team taught by the Technology Coordinator and core curriculum teachers. Teachers take advantage of the laboratory to integrate technology into their curriculum while giving students the opportunity to advance their own computer skills and research capabilities. The school's wireless network is fully equipped with direct internet access for students to complete research. Classroom usage of technology includes reports and presentations, simulations, research, management of science experiments and data, communication, exploration and data analysis. Desktops are grouped throughout the school in areas such as journalism, art, and the library so that students have additional technology resources.

A technologically literate student:

• exhibits ethical and responsible behavior when using technology;
• acquires knowledge in the use of technological resources, processes and applications;
• accesses, organizes, analyzes, synthesizes, and presents information;
• enhances the effectiveness of a broad range of communication skills;
• and develops problem solving strategies to accomplish tasks while expressing individual creativity.